The Ohio Bubble

Ranking Ohio's Ice Cream Brands

Warning: this episode is a bit vanilla. In this edition of the Ohio Bubble, we embark on a blind taste test of Ohio’s ice cream brands to rank them once and for all. How many potential sponsors will we lose?
 
Ice Creams Sampled:
Graeters
Handel's
Isaly's
Johnson's
UDF (United Dairy Farmers)
Ruggles
Velvet
Whit's
 
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Sources and Links:
Ice Breaker: https://museumhack.com/list-icebreakers-questions/
 
Disclaimers:
UDF’s 5 milkshake promotion is no longer active.
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
We aren’t experts on everything. If you think we’re incorrect about something, let us know at https://www.instagram.com/the_ohio_bubble_podcast/

Hamilton County: More Than Just Cincy

We’re back with our second county special. We managed to do an episode on Hamilton County with only one reference to the musical. Meanwhile, Katie judges tornadoes, Nick says “also” a lot, and Kelsey presents her comprehensive hayride theory.
 
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Sources and Links:
Ice Breaker: https://museumhack.com/list-icebreakers-questions/
 
Sites found with Google Maps
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_County,_Ohio
Symmes Purchase:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symmes_Purchase
“Irregular Northern boundary” quote is a paraphrase of Memoirs of the Miami Valley", vol. 2, 1919 quoted in http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/hamilton/history_thestoryofhamilton.html
John Cleves Symmes: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cleves_Symmes
Anna Harrison: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Harrison
John Cleves Symmes Jr.:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cleves_Symmes_Jr.
Harrison-Symmes Memorial:
http://hsmfmuseum.org/
http://hsmfmuseum.org/faq
Cincinnati and Whitewater Tunnel: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_and_Whitewater_Canal_Tunnel
Smaller Communities:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bevis%2C_Ohio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Saint_Joseph,_Ohio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixteen_Mile_Stand,_Ohio
Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library: https://chpl.org/news/chpl-receives-ninth-five-star-rating/
Park Scoring:
https://www.parksandrecbusiness.com/articles/tpl-2023-parkscore-report-parks-and-healthcare-a-new-and-growing-playbook
Fernald Preserve:
https://youtu.be/Aq-XaC5gxJY
https://www.energy.gov/lm/visit-fernald-preserve-visitors-center
Stricker’s Grove: http://www.strickersgrove.com/
Whitewater Village:
https://www.whitewatervillage.org/
https://www.whitewatervillage.org/history-shaker-settlement-ohio
Shakers: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakers
Broom Corn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorghum_bicolor
Whitewater River:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitewater_River_(Great_Miami_River_tributary)
Miami Whitewater Forest: https://www.greatparks.org/parks/miami-whitewater-forest
Shaker Trace Nursery: https://www.greatparks.org/parks/miami-whitewater-forest/shaker-trace-nursery
Brown’s Farmers Market: https://brownsfarmmarket.com/about/
Harrison, Ohio:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison,_Ohio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_1990_Lower_Ohio_Valley_tornado_outbreak#Bright,_Indiana/Harrison,_Ohio
F6 Tornado: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujita_scale
Eighteen Mile House: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighteen_Mile_House
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Watchmakers-Clockmakers_Institute
https://www.awci.com/
https://www.awci.com/member-center/membership-form/
Loveland Castle:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chateau_Laroche
https://lovelandcastle.com/
Gorilla Glue and Sharonville:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharonville,_Ohio
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorilla_Glue
George Rieveschl: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Rieveschl
Merle Robbins: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merle_Robbins
Shadow Hare: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_Hare
Spring Grove Cemetery: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Grove_Cemetery
Emma Lucy Braun: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Lucy_Braun (including direct quote) and https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Emma+Lucy+Braun
Nicholas Longworth: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Longworth_(winemaker) Information especially taken from Winemaking section.
Also https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catawba_(grape) (details Longworth’s involvement in “America’s first commercially successful winery”) as well as the reasons for Catawba’s decline.
 
Disclaimers:
None of us believe the hollow earth theory.
We actually do have the heights of most of the First Ladies. Anna Symmes Harrison may have been the second shortest First Lady: https://www.bibi3.com/firstladies/us/grid/height/desc/2#google_vignette
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
We aren’t experts on everything. If you think we’re incorrect about something, let us know at https://www.instagram.com/the_ohio_bubble_podcast/

Rated and Curated

Time to get cultured as we look at some of Ohio’s largest museums. Kelsey’s glowing review of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History gets interrupted by an epic discussion on the nature of puns.
Nick’s less-than-glowing review of the Columbus Museum of Art sends us all into an epic discussion/rant on modern art.
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Sources and Links:
 
Ice Breaker: https://museumhack.com/list-icebreakers-questions/
 
At Least We’re Not Detroit originates in this video: https://youtu.be/oZzgAjjuqZM
Here’s its slightly happier sequel: https://youtu.be/QIbmT2Rs8vw
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: https://www.cmnh.org/
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Museum_of_Natural_History
 
Holotype: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holotype
 
Jane the Nanotyrannus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrannosaurus#Nanotyrannus
 
Dunkleosteus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkleosteus
 
Lucy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_(Australopithecus)
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/australopithecus-afarensis-lucy-species.html
 
Balto: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balto
 
Togo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Togo_(dog)
 
Per The Spruce Pets, Ohio is one of 17 US states where it’s legal to keep a pet skunk and surgical “de-skunking” is considered humane. https://www.thesprucepets.com/skunks-as-pets-1237314#toc-can-you-own-a-pet-skunk
 
Cleveland Art Museum: https://www.clevelandart.org/
 
Columbus Museum of Art: https://www.columbusmuseum.org/
 
Most information on individual artworks taken from placards at the museum.
 
Monet’s Weeping Willow: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weeping_Willow_(painting)
 
 
A great article on Hopper: https://theconversation.com/edward-hopper-the-artist-who-evoked-urban-loneliness-and-disappointment-with-beautiful-clarity-77636
 
George Bellows: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bellows
 
Eddie Redmayne’s dissertation was on Yves Klein: https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/journal/fashion/a-brief-history-of-mr-eddie-redmayne-683268
We couldn’t find any evidence of Klein’s work being displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art
 
COSI: https://cosi.org/
 
COSI History: https://cosi.org/about-cosi/history-of-cosi#:~:text=COSI%20opened%20to%20the%20public,Street%20on%20November%206%2C%201999.
     https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/COSI
COSI Mission and Vision: https://cosi.org/about-cosi
Old COSI: http://oldcosi.com/
     http://oldcosi.com/history.htm
New COSI http://oldcosi.com/newcosi.htm
 
 
Disclaimers:
All of us know that Blarney Castle is in Ireland, not England.
There are at least two barbed wire museums in America.  None are in Ohio.
Our next episode will not end up being the next museum episode.
Halls of Fame will have their own episode.
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
We aren’t experts on everything. If you think we’re incorrect about something, let us know at https://www.instagram.com/the_ohio_bubble_podcast/

Guess That Buckeye

Our first game! Play along with us as we try to guess some of Ohio’s most famous residents- past and present, real and fictional. Can you guess everyone on our list? Can we? 
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Ice Breaker: https://museumhack.com/list-icebreakers-questions/
Annie Oakley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Oakley
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Get_Your_Gun_(musical)
Neil Armstrong: https://en.org/wiki/Neil_Armstrong
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Lovell
JK Simmons:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._K._Simmons He played J. Jonah Jameson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Jonah_Jameson_(film_character)) (not JJ Jonas, whoever that is)
Doris Day:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Day
Maxwell Klinger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_M*A*S*H_characters#Maxwell_Klinger
Maya Lin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Lin
Paul Newman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Newman
Kenyon College: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenyon_College
Marvin Hamlisch: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Hamlisch
Shawn Hunter: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boy_Meets_World_characters#Shawn_Hunter
Street Smart and Book Dumb: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/BoyMeetsWorld
“Use a mirror, babe” is from Season 1 Episode 4 of Boy Meets World
Played by Rider Strong: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rider_Strong
Bootsy Collins: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootsy_Collins
From https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament-Funkadelic
Appeared in: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapon_of_Choice_(song)
With https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Walken
As “Lead Bassist”: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LeadBassist
Thomas Edison: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison (Our description of his father’s immigration is a direct quote.)
Namesake of Pelé: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelé
Vera-Ellen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera-Ellen
Not to be confused with https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera_Lynn
Dave Thomas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Thomas_(businessman)
Smoky the Yorkie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoky_(dog)
Johnny Appleseed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Appleseed
Jim Cummings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Cummings
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Cummings_filmography
“Squonky” is from Season 4 Episode 3 of the New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
CJ Cregg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._J._Cregg
Bessie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_(lake_monster)
 
Disclaimers and Corrections:
We guess everything faster on the podcast than we did in real life. We had to cut some dead air to make it more entertaining. Nobody wants to listen to the lost five or so minutes of “hmm”.
Lionel Barrymore is the great uncle of Drew Barrymore, not her father.
The Smoky Award is from a Yorkie rescue organization, not a Yorkie Breeding Association.
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
We aren’t experts on everything. If you think we’re incorrect about something, let us know at https://www.instagram.com/the_ohio_bubble_podcast/

An Amusing Addendum

A few episodes back we said we’d take a trip to Kings Island to finally settle the score between it and Ohio’s other premier theme park, Cedar Point. Well, we keep our promises around here! Did we enjoy our excursion into the lair of the Beast or did torrential rains, slow lanes, and migraines restrain our campaign? Find out in this thrilling edition of the Ohio Bubble!
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Disclaimers: 
There’s no icebreaker this time because we planned this one to be a “mini-episode.” It ended up longer.
Yes, the sound quality’s off.
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
We aren’t experts on everything. If you think we’re incorrect about something, let us know at https://www.instagram.com/the_ohio_bubble_podcast/

Washington County: Of Pioneers and Putnams

Someone had the crazy idea of doing a whole episode for each of Ohio’s 88 counties. And we’re just crazy enough to try! We begin with Washington County, the first established. It’s now home to all the historical sites you could want in a county and all the creepy dolls you could want in a lifetime. In this episode, we also accidentally come full circle on just about every topic and say the name, Putnam a lot. Say it with us: Putnam. Fun right?
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Sources and Links:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marietta,_Ohio
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_County,_Ohio
Ice Breaker: https://museumhack.com/list-icebreakers-questions/
Good or Great River: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_River
Hopewell description includes quoted dates from: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopewell_tradition
Marietta earthworks: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marietta_Earthworks
Marietta College: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marietta_College
https://www.marietta.edu/explore
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/marietta-college-3073/overall-rankings
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_Musgrave Includes quotes 
Songs at the Center Season 7: https://songsatthecenter.tv/season-7/
Sadie Johnson: https://grandblues.org/bluestarconnection/blue-star-committee-champs/sadie-johnson/
https://www.marcolian.com/?p=2009 Includes quote on lobbying the school.
Marietta degrees including graduate: https://www.marietta.edu/areas-of-study
Return Meigs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_J._Meigs_Sr.
Captain Posey and the Ohio River Museum: https://mariettamuseums.org/ohio-river-museum/exhibits/
John Stone: https://henryburke1010.tripod.com/id14.html
Covered Bridges: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/wayne/recarea/?recid=6216
https://www.washingtongov.org/PhotoGallery/Album/21
Rivers Trails and Ales: https://www.rtafest.com/
Harrison Gray Chandler: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Gray_Otis_(publisher)
Norman Chandler: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Chandler
Dorothy Buffum Chandler: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Buffum_Chandler
Anchorage Mansion: https://ironcityparanormal.com/2018/09/24/anchorage-mansion-history/
https://www.wchshistory.org/anchorage
Peoples Mortuary Museum: https://www.cawleyandpeoples.com/peoples-mortuary-museum
(Includes direct quote)
W.P. Snyder Jr: https://mariettamuseums.org/ohio-river-museum/ (Includes direct quote)
Muskingum etymology: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskingum_River (Includes direct quote)
Campus Martius: https://mariettamuseums.org/campus-martius/
Children’s Toy and Doll Museum: https://m.facebook.com/100057088825369/
Initial research was probably from this now defunct website: https://mariettaohio.org/member/toy-doll-museum/
Kewpie Dolls: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kewpie
Kewpee Restaurants: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kewpee (Includes several direct quotes)
https://www.kewpeehamburgers.com/kewpee-hamburgers/history/
Bubble Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_(2005_film)
LA Times Article on Bubble: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-jan-22-me-bubble22-story.html
Roger Ebert’s review of Bubble: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bubble-2006
Film Comment Review of Bubble: https://www.filmcomment.com/article/bubble-review/
Wayne National Forest: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_National_Forest
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/f5de3fd0fb384f1fa9d5ffe17546e6e3 (See especially, the Marietta unit section)
Disclaimers:
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
It took us longer to edit this episode than most (it’s a whole thing) so some facts may not be as up to date as usual.
US News and World Report has since downgraded Marietta College to 7th best value in the Midwest.
Sadie Johnson has since graduated from Marietta.
When it comes to ghost tours, there’s a big difference between a ghost walk and a ghost hunt. We emphatically don’t recommend the latter.
We aren’t experts on everything. If you think we’re incorrect about something, let us know at https://www.instagram.com/the_ohio_bubble_podcast/

Law-Deriding Citizens (feat. Brandon Isleib)

In Kelsey’s (temporary) absence we’re joined by lawyer and polymath, Brandon Isleib (AKA Restless Mosaic) to discuss the odd side of Ohio’s laws.  From banned monkeys to reptilian projectiles, we attempt to find out why these weird statutes are on the books. And Brandon attempts to segue between them…
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Sources and Links:
Restless Mosaic on Bandcamp: https://restlessmosaic.bandcamp.com/
Columbus Municipal Code: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances
Ohio Revised Code: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code
Roller Skate History: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_skates
Mo’s Bows: https://mosbowsmemphis.com/
Only In Your State Weird Laws Listicle: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/crazy-laws-part-2-oh/amp/
Casper Law Weird Laws Listicle: https://casperlaw.com/blog-21-weird-laws-in-the-tri-state/ 
The actual weird Ohio food law is about donuts and not ice cream: http://www.legintent.com/three-laws-weird-almost-want-break/
Other states have weird ice cream laws though: https://atlantainjurycounsel.com/top-10-weirdest-laws-in-georgia/
Disclaimers: 
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
Don’t worry! Kelsey’s fine and she’ll be back next time!
It shouldn’t have to be said but please don’t take legal advice from this podcast.
We aren’t experts on everything. If you think we’re incorrect about something, let us know at https://www.instagram.com/the_ohio_bubble_podcast/

Amusement Musings

Like roller coasters? Then Ohio is the state for you! Between Cedar Point in the north and Kings Island in the south, we have 30 different coasters to choose from, including some of the tallest, fastest, and longest in the world. In this episode, we’ll take you through our memories of these two world class amusement parks and in an attempt to finally settle which is Ohio’s best. Along the way, we’ll introduce you to “coaster therapy,” employ the phrase, “furnace of a dog,” and complain some more about the weather.
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Sources and Links:
Ice Breaker: https://museumhack.com/list-icebreakers-questions/
Coaster Studios was our introduction to the term “home park” and other coaster enthusiast concepts and memes, including Millennium Force’s reputation as a weak ride. In particular, the following videos informed our episode:
            Cedar Fair Rankings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbdj6ANYQFg
            Cedar Point Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAXSZGWaQis
            Cedar Point History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsBAYpoS8yA
Top Ten US Parks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIoh0Crwkoc (This video was helpful in pointing out the Western themed area of Cedar Point as evidence the park is not only for enthusiasts.)
Iron Dragon Review: https://youtu.be/9ti3rDIuD-4
The Brady Bunch and Partridge Family at Kings Island: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2021/january/january-26-1973-partridge-family-episode-premiered-on-abc-tv (Source of “Another TV family...” quote.)
Son of Beast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Beast (Source of “first wooden hypercoaster…” and “non-fatal accidents” quotes.)
Ready to Go by Republica (flashing light warning): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JgffRW1fKDk
(Fun fact: the Wikipedia page for this song used to contain a joke about how overplayed it was at Top Thrill.)Hotel Breakers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Breakers
Cedar Point: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_Point
Kings Island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kings_Island
Accidents: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incidents_at_Cedar_Fair_parks
Wikipedia’s sources are listed on each Wikipedia url.
 
Disclaimers: 
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
There are other roller coasters in Ohio besides the ones at the Cedat Fair parks but we wanted to focus on the big ones.
At the time of recording, we were unaware of the 2021 accident on Top Thrill Dragster that left one guest severely injured and the ride indefinitely closed. Our hearts go out those affected and we have no intention of trivializing this sad turn of events.
We’re using a new program for audio leveling so this episode may sound different (hopefully better.)
We aren’t experts on everything. If you think we’re incorrect about something, let us know at https://www.instagram.com/the_ohio_bubble_podcast/

Crashing Symbols

Like all states, Ohio has a lot of symbols. From birds and trees to songs and candies, all kinds of things are used to represent Ohio to the wider world. But are we putting our best foot forward? Only Nick, Katie, and Kelsey have the audacity to rethink everything and suggest replacements for Ohio's official state... things. This episode also includes Nick's unpopular ideas about dog breeds, Katie's shocking reveal about Groundhog Day, and Kelsey's history of being divebombed by random animals.
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Sources and Links:
Ice Breaker: https://museumhack.com/list-icebreakers-questions/
Symbols of Ohio: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ohio_state_symbols
All state symbols: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_United_States_state_symbols  (Each link is for all symbols of a single state or all state instances of a single type of symbol. We used the latter to compare Ohio to the rest of the country.)
Ohio Bicentennial Documentary with McKinley carnation story: https://www.pbs.org/video/wviz-pbs-ideastream-specials-ohio-200-years/
Massassauga Rattlesnake described as insect-like: https://amp.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/amp/30050691
Mudpuppies: https://amp.thenews-messenger.com/amp/19805565 (Our description of their range in Ohio came from here.)
Possible origin for “if it flies, it dies”: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/patch-usaf-526th-fs-deny-flight-if-it-flies-it
Groundhog Day documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Groundhog-Day-Story-Season/dp/B092HDC96B
What is flint: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint
Rome apples: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome_apple
How Hang on Sloopy became the Ohio State Rock Song: https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Ohio's_State_Rock_Song_-_Hang_On_Sloopy?rec=1878 (accessed through Wikipedia)
Standardbred Horses: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standardbred
Wikipedia’s sources are listed on each Wikipedia url.
 
Disclaimers: 
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
The Lake Erie water snake is actually found in much of the lakeshore in Ohio.
The apple’s status as the New York State Fruit is unrelated to the Big Apple nickname.
We aren’t experts on everything. If you think we’re incorrect about something, let us know at https://www.instagram.com/the_ohio_bubble_podcast/
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Here (May) Be Monsters

We’re back for 2022 with our Buckeye-centric take on the cryptid phenomenon, examining the evidence for and against South Bay Bessie (Lake Erie’s Nessie), the Ohio grassman (Ohio’s bigfoot), and the Loveland frogman (Ohio’s weird uncle). Is Bessie just a big fish? Is there a grasswoman? Does Loveland’s frogman talk? Are we crazy for asking?
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Sources and Links:
Ice Breaker: https://museumhack.com/list-icebreakers-questions/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_(lake_monster)
https://web.archive.org/web/20110708104140/http://archives.buffalorising.com/story/otd_11121933_happy_anniversary
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Erie#Folklore
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plesiosauria
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Bessie
http://www.weirdus.com/states/ohio/bizarre_beasts/south_bay_bessie/index.php
https://www.bfro.net/GDB/state_listing.asp?state=oh
Various episodes of Animal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot (https://www.animalplanet.com/show/finding-bigfoot-animal-planet), especially S7 E5, “Matt Goes Home.” Nick’s “something they could not explain” comment may be a direct quote.
https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=oh&county=Franklin
http://www.weirdus.com/states/ohio/bizarre_beasts/loveland_frogman/index.php
https://charlestonterrors.com/the-loveland-frogman-ohios-most-famous-cryptid/
Strange Ohio Monsters by Michael Newton (2013)
Our descriptions of sightings include direct quotes from several fo these sources.
Wikipedia’s sources are listed on each Wikipedia url.
 
Disclaimers: 
External links are provided to credit the sources used in our research and provide further background. They do not reflect the opinions of the Ohio Bubble Podcast.
We taped our first several episodes during a relative break in the Covid pandemic. Depending on when you listen, some of the activities we describe may be unsafe or unavailable. Be safe y’all.
There were some audio issues we just couldn’t resolve so you might hear some pops and cracks from our mics. We assure you, they’re completely harmless.